Wales, United Kingdom & Ireland school holiday overlap 2026
Shared school holidays and public holidays between Wales, United Kingdom and Ireland in 2026.
Overlapping free days in 2026
58
Longest shared stretch: 41 days (21 Jul 2026 (Tue) – 30 Aug 2026 (Sun)).
Best shared window
Summer Holidays ∩ Summer Holidays
21 Jul 2026 (Tue) – 30 Aug 2026 (Sun)
41 overlapping days — send this to family abroad or a co-parent.
Shared holiday windows
| Dates | Wales, United Kingdom | Ireland | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Jul 2026 (Tue) – 30 Aug 2026 (Sun)Longest | Summer Holidays | Summer Holidays | 41 |
| 26 Oct 2026 (Mon) – 30 Oct 2026 (Fri) | Autumn Half-Term | October Mid-term Break | 5 |
| 23 Dec 2026 (Wed) – 3 Jan 2027 (Sun) | Christmas Holidays | Christmas Break | 12 |
Year timeline
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